Afghanistan to release 400 Taliban prisoners

Afghanistan to release 400 Taliban prisoners

(VOVWORLD) - Afghan President Ashraf Ghani agreed to release hundreds of Taliban prisoners after an Afghan grand assembly known as a Loya Jirga passed a resolution approving the move
Wednesday August 5, 2020

Wednesday August 5, 2020

(VOVWORLD) - Our listeners sent words of encouragement to the people of Vietnam when they heard the news about COVID-19’s recurrence here
COVID-19 nears 20 million cases worldwide

COVID-19 nears 20 million cases worldwide

(VOVWORLD) -More than 19.8 million people worldwide have tested positive for COVID-19, and nearly 730,000 have died while 12.7 million patients have recovered as of Sunday
Da Nang’s field hospital in close-up

Da Nang’s field hospital in close-up

(VOVWORLD) - The field hospital at Tien Son Sports Center in Da Nang City is now ready to receive patients. It was handed over to Da Nang People's Committee by...
ASEAN – a success story of regional cooperation

ASEAN – a success story of regional cooperation

(VOVWORLD) - The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will celebrate its 53rd anniversary on Saturday. Over the past more than half century, ASEAN has promoted “unity in diversity” and emerged as a successful...
 Freedom of belief and religion respected in Vietnam

Freedom of belief and religion respected in Vietnam

(VOVWORLD) - Hostile forces against the Vietnamese Party and State always distort that religion is oppressed in Vietnam and Vietnamese people have no freedom to practice their religion and choose their belief....
Indonesia’s Bidar Boat Race

Indonesia’s Bidar Boat Race

(VOVWORLD) - Though usually celebrated in conjunction with Indonesia’s Independence Day, the Bidar (canoe) Race deserves a special mention! It’s among the most popular festivals in the Palembang region of...